Golf swing and training apparatus

ABSTRACT

A standing platform  10, 40 , and  30  to be used by a golfer to practice swinging a golf club. The standing platform element  10  is covered with carpet upon which a golfer can stand comfortably.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a golf training platform to Be used toaid a golfer in practicing their golf swing.

2. Description of Prior Art

Several prior art devices exist which provide various forms of supportand training aids for golfers. Often time the Golf stands are combinedwith some type swinging Aid to help the golfer control and properlyorient their golf club.

A couple of patents currently exist that are directed to such types ofdevices, the patent to Janice graham (U.S. Pat. No. 4,927,152) and thepatent to Raymond VanKirk (U.S. Pat. No. 4,928,974) Are two suchpatents. Another patent that is representatives of the art of golfstands is that which was issued to Michael Bencriscutto U.S. Pat. No.4,930,786) For a golf club swing training device.

The Graham patent specifically shows a golf swing aid which has a twoseparate U-shaped members that are placed in the ground or a hardsurface with the ball placed between each U-shaped member has a bar thatextends out past the U-shaped members, forming a pathway for which theclub should Follow when being swung at the ball which is located in themiddle of the two U-shaped members. This patent does not show a platformon which the golfer can stand when practicing his or her Swing.

The VanKirk patent is directed to a golf swing trainer that is comprisedof a plurality of Cantilever supported feeler elements that are of aflexible nature and are mounted on a stand so as to form a largecircular form which serves as a guide for a golf club when in theswinging motion.

The patent issued to Bencriscutto focuses on a golf club swing trainingdevice that is made of a base element having vertically oriented pylonsmounted thereon. The base element also has guide edges formed on itsrearward portion. The base element is placed on the ground in front of agolfer and the golfer then places a golf tee in the ground oriented inrelation to the base element. The pylons are used as vertical swing pathbarriers and the guide edges are used as horizontal swing path edges sothat together with the pylons, the golfer is given references bothvertically and horizontally relative to the toe of the golf club.

None of the aforementioned Patents provide a base for a golfer to standor a guiding 180 degree straight angle of color element for the hands,arms, shoulders and legs.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a standingplatform for a golfer to practice their golf swing in any convenientlocation and develop a consistence swing.

The present golf standing platform can be portable or stationary withouttaking up much Space in the process.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a standingplatform that is adapted for use by either right or left handed golfers.

And still another objective of the present invention is to provide aclean, durable, lightweight and comfortable golf stand for golfers ofall level of ability to use in practicing their golf swing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top, front perspective view of the standing platform.

FIG. 2 is a is a top, front view of the standing platform, without thesoft top overlay of element.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the standing platform without anyoverlay of elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 discloses a standing platform 10 and 40 is to be used by a golferto stand and practice swinging a golf club. The standing platform 10 and40 is comprised of tuffax polycarbonate and two color strips 30 ofelements with the base being that of 3×5 form with 20 being the dept ofthe standing platform.

The standing platform 10 described herein and illustrated in thedrawings is subject to other advantages and modifications that may beapparent to those of Ordinary skill in the art without departing fromthe spirit and scope of the appended claims. Accordingly, the inventionis to be limited only by the scop of the following claims and theirequivalents.

1. A standing platform apparatus comprising: a base element with twocolor striped lines. Said base element being further comprised of atleast one frame with a top overlay element; wherein said standingplatform, provide an apparatus upon which a golfer can stand andpractice their golf swing.
 2. The structural shape of the standingplatform is rectangle in form.
 3. The said standing platform overlay iscomprised of an overlay of outdoor carpet.